Nagpur: Ambazari police have registered a case against a 32-year-old woman for allegedly driving her husband, a police constable, to commit suicide through mental harassment. The deceased, Shilratna Belekar, 42, was posted at Rana Pratap Nagar police station. He died by suicide on April 22 after jumping into Ambazari Lake.
Initial Investigation
Initially, Ambazari police registered an accidental death case and launched an investigation. Later, Belekar's younger brother filed a complaint alleging that between February 5, 2024, and February 24 this year, the constable's wife Ruchika was involved in an extramarital affair with a teacher. According to the complainant, Ruchika told her husband she no longer wished to live with him and repeatedly demanded his property, money, and divorce.
Harassment and Provocation
The complaint further stated that Ruchika constantly harassed Shilratna with provocative statements, urging him to commit suicide. This relentless pressure pushed Shilratna into depression, the complaint claimed.
Based on the complaint and investigation findings, Ambazari police registered an offense against Ruchika under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for abetting suicide. Police have initiated a detailed probe into the allegations of extramarital affair, mental cruelty, and abetment. Evidence collection is underway, including call records, witness statements, and other relevant material.
